Filip Helander targets Robert Lewandowski as Rangers star earns 'underappreciated' verdict from ex Ibrox star

Filip Helander is hoping for a a chance to restrain Robert Lewandowski on Tuesday and help book Sweden’s ticket to Qatar 2022.

But, regardless of whether the defender gets to face Poland’s super striker in his country’s World Cup play-off decider, countryman Bojan Djordjic believes the Rangers ace has the character to play a huge part for his club in the nerve-shredding run-in which could bring them a second-successive title and a first Scottish Cup in 13 years.

Helander is firmly back in the Ibrox fold after five agonising months on the injured list after knee surgery.

The Swede’s return to Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s set-up also saw him secure his place back in the national squad.

Helander won his 19th cap from the bench five days ago as Sweden defeated Czech Republic last week to clinch their win-or-bust clash with the Poles.

The 28-year-old could return to the starting line-up for a 20th international outing to face Lewandowski with Joakim Nilsson, who was chosen ahead of him for the extra-time win in Stockholm by boss Janne Andersson, an injury doubt.

Helander said: “Everyone wants to play. I feel great physically and in good shape.”

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